Program - Adams Twp. Teachers Institute 100R Hall January 24-25, 1908 Dunlo, PA. Dunlo, a well-known mining town nestled in the Alleghenies is situated in Adams Twp., Cambria County, PA. Like other mining towns it has been one of rapid growth. It is but a generation ago since the "Primeval Forest" covered the mountain glades of the present site with its density. The deer, the fox, the bear, caverned in the luxuriant growth. The wild turkey was a palatable dish for the lucky settler. The numerous small fur bearers furnished sport and recompense for the snowy tramps of the hunter, of the merry angler hid from the summer sun by the gigantic boughs ensnared the trout splashing in the crystal mountain stream. Instead of this condition of nature we now see grim towering smokestacks attached to massive machinery that brings from old earth the hidden treasure or winding in graceful curves to high altitudes, rails which bear the locomotives drawing ponderous "hoppers" to be freighted with coal, the result of daily labor. The surrounding hills have yielded their forest product and the wind whistles over the bare rocks or they reflect the rays of Old Sol in the summer season. Dunlo was named by the Postmaster General, a friend of the Berwind and White Mine Superintendent. The first house was built by Jacob Wendell about forty-five years ago. It stood a short distance from the present PRR station and was destroyed by fire Dec. 11, 1907. * One of the first industries of South Fork. It was of the type known as the "Frame Saw" or the "Up and Down" mill built of heavy hewed timbers. Mr. George Fye of Salix, then a young man, helped to raise the mill and has a distinct recollection of other persons who helped; the kind of weather and several incidents connected with it. Another mill was built further up the stream later and was operated by Emanuel Seese. These were replaced by the famous modern mill of Kuhns and Goodwin. This firm was one of the largest lumber concerns in the State. The first schoolhouse was built by Henry Hubert, in 1854 and was repaired several years later by his son David Hubert. The first pedagogue to wild the birch and do the "cipherin" was John Noon. The successor was Orlando Brookbank. These venerable gentlemen to whom we lift our hats in reverence had but to step outside the "Palace of Civilization" to get from the forest a memory gem for the evil-doer or the "Big Ones at the writin' desk" whose wandering eyes cast sidelong glances of love at the girl ( and future partner) in the homespun frock. Others who molded minds in the capacity of teacher in the same house were James Noon, George Fye, Amanda Hubert, David Lamb, Amanda O'Connor (cousin of Judge O'Connor). This was known at one time as the Costlow School. A new house was built later on the school lot used at present. This "Little Red Schoolhouse" was sold to Peter Valco for $25 and is now used by George Valco as a wareroom. Disciples of Socrates who occupied later and some of whom have carved their way to fame were H. C. Wilmuth in 1880. His successors in order were Omer Davis, D. L. Kauffman, Miss O'Connor, Alvin Noon, F. J. Livingston, Joseph Richardson, Harry Bender (Principal of Park Ave. School, Johnstown). Each taught five months at a salary of $25 per month. The highest average of pupils was eleven. Following these were W. J. Kauffman, Norman Stotlar, J. M. Stull, W. H. Hubert (two terms) and J. M. Stull, each six months. William R. Eichenser began the school in 1894 with ninety-four pupils and a seating capacity of thirty-five. He resigned, and F. J. Fox, now proprietor of the Merchants' Hotel filled the place until H. Thomas was secured as the permanent teacher. It was necessary to build another house this year to accommodate on account of the growing conditions. Mollie Barnhart was employed as the primary teacher in the new building. Some of the men to record the doings of the school board were B. F. Varner, E. S. Grumbling, T. Stutzman, J. S. Yoder, and J. H. Livingston. The real growth of Dunlo began with the first shipment of coal which was mined at the "Drift", then operated by the Mountain Coal Company. The next mine opened was the Henrietta Shaft No. 1. The third was the Yellow Run Shaft, fourth, the slope by the Logan Coal Company, the last Henriette Shaft No. 2. The town was granted a post office in 1893 with John B. Kuhns as Postmaster. He was succeeded the same year by Francis J. Fox, who served until June, 1899, when the present incumbent, J. H. Saulsbury, became Uncle Sam's trustee. The office is equipped with modern appliances and required two assistants to do the work. The present coal industry of Dunlo is carried on by the Henrietta, the Logan and Berwind & White Companies. Shaft No. 2 was sunk in 1902. It is 90 ft. deep and has all modern equipment's. The Henrietta has a promising future. It is the owner of 5,400 acres of coal fields and its product has gained the enviable record of being the best coal that enters tide-water market. This company employs about 400 men and has an output of 22,000 tons per month. The present Superintendent is Mr. Phillips. The Logan Coal Company operates two mines - the Slope and the Drift. It has well-equipped shops. These and the mines employ about 500 men. Its output per month is 18,000 tons. These mines are in a prosperous condition and will be shipping coal in the far future. The superintendent is William Blackburn. The Berwind & White Company operates the Yellow Run Shaft. The monthly shipment is 7,800 tons which is but a part of the shipment of former times. It employs about ninety men. The practical straightforward business methods in vogue here are evidence of the ability of the great concern of which it is a part. It is managed by J. H. Sausbery. Dunlo now has a population of 3,200, two school buildings, employs 10 teachers and has an enrollment of 450 pupils. The new rooms lately built are spacious and pleasant. The schools were organized and placed under supervision by the present Board of Directors in 1905. The progressive spirit of the Board is evident in the success of all schools in the District. The town has a neat railroad station and four passenger trains leading to the main line daily. It is one of the business towns in the mining district. The business men are up-to-date, hustling and prosperous. Dunlo has a well-equipped electric light plant which also furnishes light for Beaverdale, and Salix, Pitcairn Ave. and Huff St. are its main thoroughfares. * There appears to be something missing at this place but is copied verbatim from the copy that was given to me. Batha Karr